InnerSelf.com
  • Home
  • Personal Empowerment
    • Attitude Adjustments
      • Anger Management
      • Behavior Modification
      • Fear and Worry
      • Forgiveness & Acceptance
      • Gratitude & Service
      • Perfectionism
    • Happiness and Success
      • Counseling
      • Creating Realities
      • Life Changes
      • Life Purpose
      • Performance
      • Self-Help
    • Intuition & Awareness
      • Astrology
        • Horoscope
        • Chinese & Eastern
        • Planets & Transits
          • Retrograde Planets
        • Sun, Moon, Rising Signs
      • Dream Interpretation
      • Intuitive Awareness
    • Relationships
      • Communication
      • Couples
        • Sexuality
      • Family
      • Friendship
      • Parenting
      • Yourself
    • Spirituality & Mindfulness
      • Death & Dying
      • Inspiration
      • Meditation
      • Mindfulness
      • Religions & Beliefs
  • Living In Harmony
    • Finance & Careers
      • Career & Success
      • Prosperity & Finance
    • Health & Wellness
      • Diseases & Conditions
      • Environmental
      • Fitness & Exercise
      • Food & Nutrition
        • Healing Diet
        • Herbs & Supplements
      • Healing Disciplines
    • Home & Garden
      • Feng Shui
      • Gardening
      • Pets & More
    • Leisure & Creativity
    • Science & Technology
  • Social Consciousness
    • At The Brink
      • Authoritarianism
      • Injustice
      • Pestilence
      • Wars
      • Climate Disruption
    • Culture Differences
    • Democracy
      • Activism
      • Elections
      • Historical
      • Reforms
    • Economy
      • Education
      • Healthcare
      • Inequality
    • Environment
      • Climate
        • Adaptation & Mitigation
        • Evidence Of Warming
        • Impacts
        • Solutions
      • Political
      • Weather
    • Hostilities
    • Justice
      • Civil Liberty
      • Economic
      • Privacy & Security
    • Trends
  • More
    • Search
    • Today's Uptake
    • Today's Inspiration
    • List All
    • Newsletter
    • Privacy Policy
    • RSS
    • Admin
    • Contact Us
InnerSelf.com
  • Home
  • Personal Empowerment
    • Attitude Adjustments
      • Anger Management
      • Behavior Modification
      • Fear and Worry
      • Forgiveness & Acceptance
      • Gratitude & Service
      • Perfectionism
    • Happiness and Success
      • Counseling
      • Creating Realities
      • Life Changes
      • Life Purpose
      • Performance
      • Self-Help
    • Intuition & Awareness
      • Astrology
        • Horoscope
        • Chinese & Eastern
        • Planets & Transits
          • Retrograde Planets
        • Sun, Moon, Rising Signs
      • Dream Interpretation
      • Intuitive Awareness
    • Relationships
      • Communication
      • Couples
        • Sexuality
      • Family
      • Friendship
      • Parenting
      • Yourself
    • Spirituality & Mindfulness
      • Death & Dying
      • Inspiration
      • Meditation
      • Mindfulness
      • Religions & Beliefs
  • Living In Harmony
    • Finance & Careers
      • Career & Success
      • Prosperity & Finance
    • Health & Wellness
      • Diseases & Conditions
      • Environmental
      • Fitness & Exercise
      • Food & Nutrition
        • Healing Diet
        • Herbs & Supplements
      • Healing Disciplines
    • Home & Garden
      • Feng Shui
      • Gardening
      • Pets & More
    • Leisure & Creativity
    • Science & Technology
  • Social Consciousness
    • At The Brink
      • Authoritarianism
      • Injustice
      • Pestilence
      • Wars
      • Climate Disruption
    • Culture Differences
    • Democracy
      • Activism
      • Elections
      • Historical
      • Reforms
    • Economy
      • Education
      • Healthcare
      • Inequality
    • Environment
      • Climate
        • Adaptation & Mitigation
        • Evidence Of Warming
        • Impacts
        • Solutions
      • Political
      • Weather
    • Hostilities
    • Justice
      • Civil Liberty
      • Economic
      • Privacy & Security
    • Trends
  • More
    • Search
    • Today's Uptake
    • Today's Inspiration
    • List All
    • Newsletter
    • Privacy Policy
    • RSS
    • Admin
    • Contact Us

Can a Like Button Influence Public Policy? The Power of Social Media Metrics

Juan S. Morales, Wilfrid Laurier University By Juan S. Morales, Wilfrid Laurier University
Juan S. Morales, Wilfrid Laurier University

does social media influences 9 11

Social media use has been shown to decrease mental health and well-being, and to increase levels of political polarization.

Redefining Self-Esteem: Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Simon Sherry, Dalhousie University By Simon Sherry, Dalhousie University
Simon Sherry, Dalhousie University

what is self esteem 8 16

Self-esteem is the sense of value we have for ourselves. It’s how we perceive ourselves: whether we think we are worthy and competent, whether we think we belong, whether we like ourselves.

Discovering Balance: The Wisdom of Hungry Ghosts

Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

hungry ghosts 8 9

In the teachings of Buddhism, "hungry ghosts" are ethereal entities that exist within the cycle of rebirth, notably as one of the six realms of existence.

Instagram's Impact on Tourist Behavior: How to Travel Respectfully

Lauren A. Siegel, University of Greenwich By Lauren A. Siegel, University of Greenwich
Lauren A. Siegel, University of Greenwich

a2t122kv

Popular destinations have seen an uptick in incidents involving tourists in recent years. Reports of a man defacing the Colosseum in Rome shows that behaviour has deteriorated even in places that rarely had problems in the past.

Dealing with a Machiavellian Boss: Strategies for Surviving Manipulation at Work

Nelly Liyanagamage and Mario Fernando By Nelly Liyanagamage and Mario Fernando
Nelly Liyanagamage and Mario Fernando

dealing with a difficult boss 7 21

You’ve been pressured to work overtime to finish a project. You won’t get paid for the extra hours but you’ve been assured there will be kudos from senior management. There is – but only for your boss, who takes the credit.

The Emotion Behind Going Online: Understanding Our Digital Behavior

Wally Smith and Greg Wadley, The University of Melbourne By Wally Smith and Greg Wadley, The University of Melbourne
Wally Smith and Greg Wadley, The University of Melbourne

orkoack2
Most of us go online multiple times a day. About half of 18–29 year olds surveyed in a 2021 Pew Research Study said they are “almost constantly” connected.

The Power of Music, Melody and Emotion

Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

the power of music to move 6 29

Music has an extraordinary power to captivate our minds and move our souls. It has the ability to transport us to different emotional landscapes, evoke memories, and inspire us to dance. 

When Are People More Likely To Drink Heavily?

Robin Bailey and Adrian Wells By Robin Bailey and Adrian Wells
Robin Bailey and Adrian Wells

drinking the blues away 6 23

There’s a long-held belief that people drink alcohol in excess to drown their sorrows. But recent research into mood and drinking has found the opposite is also true.

Social Media's Impact on Youth Mental Health: Understanding the Links and Seeking Solutions

Emily Hemendinger By Emily Hemendinger
Emily Hemendinger

how social media affects health 6 8

Experts have long suspected that social media may be playing a role in the growing mental health crisis in young people. 

Unveiling the Impact of Competition on Morality: New Research Sheds Light

Ozan Isler By Ozan Isler
Ozan Isler

competetion and morality 6 7

Many of our economic and even social interactions are competitive. We use markets to find jobs, but also dates.

Gender Differences in Circadian Misalignment: Women’s Resilience Revealed

Timothy Hearn By Timothy Hearn
Timothy Hearn

a man and woman talking in a shift-work setting

A new study suggests women may be less susceptible to the health consequences of circadian misalignment than men. Explore the research findings and their implications for understanding gender differences in our body clocks and health.

The Unbearable Allure of Cringe

Carly Drake and Anuja Anil Pradhan By Carly Drake and Anuja Anil Pradhan
Carly Drake and Anuja Anil Pradhan

a woman cringing with her hair up in curlers

Why can’t you stop watching TV shows, movies or viral videos that make you cringe? Cringe is the feeling you get when your boss cracks a joke in a meeting and no one laughs.

From Control Freak to Seeing the Perfection in Life

Pierre Pradervand By Pierre Pradervand
Pierre Pradervand

a very serious looking young man

Living in a straightjacket is not the most pleasant experience.

How to Recognize and Throw off Self-Defeating Behaviors

Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

arguing pattern behavior 4 21

Breaking habitual behavior patterns requires self-awareness, courage, and a willingness to challenge our own beliefs and assumptions. It can be a difficult and sometimes painful process, but it is necessary if we want to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.

7 Tips for a Healthier Relationship with Your Phone

Paul Levy, University of Brighton By Paul Levy, University of Brighton
Paul Levy, University of Brighton

making friends with phone 413

How long do you spend staring at a screen every day? According to one report, the average person spends about seven hours a day on screens connected to the internet.

What Our Closest Relatives Tell Us About Being Human

Jose Yong By Jose Yong
Jose Yong

closest relative 4 8

Humans are an interesting mixture of altruism and competition. We work together well at times and at others we will fight to get our own way. To try to explain these conflicting tendencies, researchers have turned to the chimpanzees and the bonobos for insight.

Why Some People Lose Their Accents but Others Don’t

Jane Setter By Jane Setter
Jane Setter

two people having a conversation

The way a person speaks is an intrinsic part of their identity. It’s tribal, marking a speaker as being from one social group or another. Accents are a sign of belonging as much as something that separates communities.

What Counts As Antisocial Behavior?

Kirsty-Louise Cameron By Kirsty-Louise Cameron
Kirsty-Louise Cameron

a young man wearing a hoodie spraying graffiti on a wall

Clearly, politicians of all stripes agree that stopping antisocial behaviour is important. But what exactly counts as antisocial?

Naked Women Have Long Been Seen as a Threat

Victoria Bateman By Victoria Bateman
Victoria Bateman

Lady Godiva by John Collier (1898).

In the middle of the fourth century BC, an ancient Greek woman named Phryne cast off her clothes and walked naked into the sea at the Festival of Poseidon. 

Coping Strategies When Keeping a New Habit Becomes Difficult

Steven Washington By Steven Washington
Steven Washington

a despondent-looking young womand sitting against a wall

Stepping into the unknown and be­yond the constraints we have created for ourselves is no small feat, but it is a worthwhile effort.

What Do You Believe? Practicing What You Already Know

Hugh and Gayle Prather By Hugh and Gayle Prather
Hugh and Gayle Prather

a man standing looking over a citiscape

As we amble along our chosen path, we encounter many distractions. One of the most insidious is the notion that to pursue a path is sufficient, that pursuit is an end in itself. 

How Flamingos Form Cliques, Just Like Humans

Fionnuala McCully and Paul Rose By Fionnuala McCully and Paul Rose
Fionnuala McCully and Paul Rose

pink flamingos

While flamingos appear to live in a very different world to humans, they form cliques much like human ones. Like us, flamingos have a need to be social, are long lived (sometimes into their 80s) and form enduring friendships. 

The Most Dangerous Animal of All

Dawn Baumann Brunke By Dawn Baumann Brunke
Dawn Baumann Brunke

a silhouette of a man with clenched fists standing on a rooftop overlooking the city

We human beings are such incongruous creatures, saying one thing while thinking or feeling another. We flaunt and celebrate parts of ourselves, hide, repress, and deny others.

Page 1 of 31

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

Available Languages

MOST READ

kissing pets 9 5

The Kiss Conundrum: Is It Safe to Show Affection to Your Pets?

While owning a pet is linked to numerous mental and physical health benefits, our pets can also harbour infectious diseases that can…
microgreens 9 4

Unlocking the Power of Microgreens: Nutrient-Rich and Flavorful Shoots

Many of us germinated cress seeds on a bit of wet tissue at primary school, giving us a first introduction to edible microgreens.
the fourth turning 9 4

The Fourth Turning: A Crisis You Didn't Know We Needed

In their 1997 book, "The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy," authors William Strauss and Neil Howe introduce the idea that historical…
how nanoplastics are everywhere 9 11

The Hidden Perils of Plastics: How to Minimize Exposure and Health Risks

In an age where convenience often takes precedence over concern, plastics have nestled themselves comfortably into nearly every corner of…
dream catcher

Why Do We Dream? Science Sheds Light on the Sleeping Brain

Last night you probably slept for seven to eight hours. About one or two of these was likely in deep sleep, especially if you’re young or…
young girl, very sad

Your Perfectly Painful Childhood: Pain Is Your Fuel

Everyone experiences pain throughout life, especially during childhood. Whether we felt unloved, inadequate, rejected, unlovable,…

LATEST

all the worlds a atage 9 15

How Humility Can Improve Your Relationships and Well-Being

We each stand at the center of our own thoughts, feelings and needs, and thus experience them in a way that we cannot experience the…
heu09pan

America's Crossroads: When Culture and Contamination Intersect

Indianapolis proudly claims Elvis’ last concert, Robert Kennedy’s speech in response to Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, and the…
inequality of the well to do 9 15

The Financial Struggles of the 'Uncomfortably Off'

Recently, there seem to have been a lot of people like William, in privileged jobs and on six-figure salaries, complaining that they’re…
dream incubation

From Sacred Rituals to Modern Insights: The Evolution of Dream Incubation

Dream incubation is any technique or combination of techniques aimed at engendering a desired dream. For our ancestors this would most…
ballerina standing on rocks in water

Two Actions Useful for Effective Interaction

You need to be able to apply any learned principles to your field and to other fields as well. Unless you experientially understand the…

MOST WATCHED

blue zones 9 13

The Secrets of Longevity: Lessons from the 5 Blue Zones

In specific distinct locations worldwide, individuals enjoy extended lifespans that frequently reach well into their 90s and beyond.
Comet Nishimura

Astrological Overview and Horoscope: September 11-17, 2023

This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best…
microgreens 9 4

Unlocking the Power of Microgreens: Nutrient-Rich and Flavorful Shoots

Many of us germinated cress seeds on a bit of wet tissue at primary school, giving us a first introduction to edible microgreens.
planet Jupiter and asteroids

Astrological Overview and Horoscope: September 4-10, 2023

This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best…
ferris wheel clock

Change Your World with 7 Principles to Master Time

Time can be one of our most illusory possessions. We all at various moments tend to think we have more or less time than we do.
  1. You are here:  
  2. Home
  3. Personal Empowerment
  4. Attitude Adjustments
  5. Behavior Modification